Automotive Recruiter

Are you a people person through and through? Do you love connecting with others, building relationships, and helping people find opportunities where they can truly thrive? We want to meet you!

Capital Automotive Group is growing, and we're looking for an energetic, personable, and motivated Recruiter to join our Recruiting & Onboarding Team. This isn't just about filling open positions. It's about connecting great people with great opportunities, partnering with our dealership teams, and creating an exceptional experience for every candidate along the way. We're looking for someone who takes pride in providing outstanding customer service, loves a fast-paced environment, and brings a positive, can-do attitude to everything they do.

About the role

Location: Charlotte / Salisbury, NC market

This is a market-based position with remote flexibility and regular travel to our dealerships. Ideal candidates will live in or near the Charlotte or Salisbury area and be comfortable traveling throughout their assigned market.

At Capital Automotive Group, we believe our people are what make us great. We're a growing automotive organization with dealerships and businesses throughout the Carolinas, but our philosophy remains simple: Our Greatest Capital is Our People. Our Recruiting & Onboarding Team plays an important role in bringing that philosophy to life. We're passionate about people, committed to supporting our dealership teams, and proud of the relationships we build along the way. We're looking for someone who shares that same passion and wants to be part of something special.

Responsibilities

• Partner with dealership managers to understand their hiring needs and help them build strong, successful teams.
• Manage the full recruiting process, from attracting candidates and reviewing applications to prescreening, coordinating interviews, and extending offers.
• Build genuine relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and dealership leadership.
• Create engaging job postings that attract the right talent.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience through friendly, timely, and professional communication.
• Proactively source candidates and develop talent pipelines for current and future opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with our Onboarding Team to ensure a smooth transition from candidate to new teammate.
• Visit dealerships throughout your assigned market to connect with leadership, understand their teams, and support recruiting initiatives.
• Represent Capital Automotive Group at career fairs, recruiting events, and community opportunities.
• Stay organized, manage multiple priorities, and keep the hiring process moving!

Requirements

• A genuine passion for PEOPLE! This one is nonnegotiable.
• A friendly, approachable personality with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A customer-service mindset and a commitment to creating positive experiences.
• Someone who is self-motivated, organized, resourceful, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• A natural ability to connect with people from all walks of life.
• A collaborative team player who also thrives working independently.
• Recruiting, talent acquisition, or HR experience is a plus!
• Automotive or dealership experience is also a plus, but not required.
• Comfortable learning new technology and working with applicant tracking systems.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to dealerships throughout the assigned market.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Most importantly, we're looking for the right PERSON. Someone with heart, hustle, positivity, and a genuine desire to make a difference.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and company benefits
• Remote work flexibility with opportunities to connect in person
• A supportive, collaborative Recruiting & Onboarding Team
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• The chance to make a meaningful impact across multiple dealerships